Curriculum Guide

Let's face it: not everyone is as good at calculus as they are at 20th-century literature. At Woodward your child will be able to mix and match the level of challenge for their courses to help them flourish in areas where they have strong aptitude and to get support in areas where they need more reinforcement.

We take the time to get to know your child so they can grow to their fullest potential. If your child is particularly strong in sciences, we want to make sure they are placed at a more intensive level with our honors preparatory or advanced placement tracks. But perhaps they need extra reinforcement in English? We can support them there, too, with our college preparatory or enriched preparatory tracks where they can continue to build their self-confidence in the subject. It’s a balancing act to get it right, but at Woodward, we’ll meet your child where they are and give them the tools they need to succeed in school and in life.

Our Challenge Levels

College Preparatory (CP)

Standard, academically rigorous college preparatory work. Your child will learn critical reading, writing, thinking, and computation skills that will prepare them to continue the study at the college or university level.
Teachers provide structure and guidance, emphasize mastery of skills, and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a variety of learners.

Enriched Preparatory (EP)

Honors Preparatory (HP)

HP courses are intended for advanced, ambitious students who are willing and able to complete more assignments independently, in greater depth, and with more analysis and critical thinking.
If your child would like to graduate with honors they should take some honors-level core courses by the end of 10th grade.
If your child is successful in HP courses, often students culminate the progression of their study by taking AP coursework.

Advanced Placement (AP)

We offer 24 Advanced Placement courses beginning in 10th grade.
The curricular requirements of all AP courses are prescribed by the College Board; therefore, AP faculty teach a required curriculum in preparation for the national standardized exam in the spring.
Colleges may grant credit to students receiving scores of 3, 4, or 5 on the 5-point College-Board exam. (76% of Woodward students pass with a 3 or higher.)
AP courses are rigorous, fast-paced, and intensive, requiring more outside preparation and covering material with greater depth. They are designed to engage your child in intense discussions, complex problem solving, and critical thinking.

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Dance Fitness (Grades 9-12)

Fall Semester, Spring Semester

1589 Fall, 2638 Spring CP

This course can fulfill the PE/Health graduation requirement or a Fine Arts elective requirement. Students should select Dance Fitness (EP) on page 80 if they wish to take the course as the fine arts elective. Dance Fitness is made up of ten different classes: Pilates, Core Focus, Legs and Glutes, Cardio, Step, New York City Ballet Workout, Body Sculpt, Stretch and Tone, Circuit Training, and Yoga. Students journal personal fitness goals for each semester and work out as a supportive team in order to accomplish these goals. The CP course also includes a health and wellness component. Included are emphases on nutrition, anatomy/physiology, and injury prevention. There is no performance component to this course. This course may be repeated for elective credit.

Physical Conditioning for Life

Semester

Fall and Spring

1844 Fall, 1845 Spring CP

This course introduces skills, strategies, and information that can lead to healthy lifestyle choices. Students will participate in aerobic and anaerobic fitness activities, develop an appreciation of lifetime sports, and attend weekly health and wellness classes. CPR certification and choking and foreign body removal for adults, children, and infants is part of the semester curriculum as well as training in use of AED machinery.

Physical Conditioning For Sports (Grades 9-12)

Semester

Fall and Spring

1847 Fall, 1848 Spring CP
1849 Zero Period Fall, 1850 Zero Period Spring

This course is designed to assist the competitive athlete
and other students who desire to improve physical strength,
power, speed, and flexibility. The class is composed of sessions that focus on weight training and movement skills, like
jumping and running technique.

Physical Education at Woodward

Our Physical Education Department promotes physical fitness and healthy life decisions, making a major impact on our students' quality of life. We want our students to develop a healthy lifestyle now, creating habits and gaining knowledge that will continue to benefit them throughout their lives.

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